decrypt
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de·crypt
(dē-krĭpt′)tr.v. de·crypt·ed, de·crypt·ing, de·crypts
1. To decipher.
2. To decode.
n. (dē′krĭpt′)
A deciphered or decoded message.
de·cryp′tion n.
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decrypt
(diːˈkrɪpt)vb (tr)
1. (Communications & Information) to decode (a message) with or without previous knowledge of its key
2. (Broadcasting) to make intelligible (a television or other signal) that has been deliberately distorted for transmission
[C20: from de- + crypt, as in cryptic]
deˈcrypted adj
deˈcryption n
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de•crypt
(diˈkrɪpt, dɪ-)v.t.
to decode or decipher.
de•cryp′tion, n.
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decrypt
To convert encrypted text into its equivalent plain text by means of a cryptosystem. (This does not include solution by cryptanalysis.) (Note: The term "decrypt" covers the meanings of "decipher" and "decode.") See also cryptosystem.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
decrypt
Past participle: decrypted
Gerund: decrypting
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Verb | 1. | decrypt - convert code into ordinary language rewrite - write differently; alter the writing of; "The student rewrote his thesis" |
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decrypt
verbTo find the key to (a code, for example):
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Translations
decrypt
vt (Comput, Telec) → entschlüsseln
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